Grim discovery: Human remains found in backyard of home on Detroit’s east side

DETROIT – Police are investigating a situation involving human remains being found in the backyard of a home in Detroit.

The incident occurred on Wednesday (Sept. 3) around 7:30 p.m. in the 205000 block of Terrell Avenue near 8 Mile Road.

Police said the skeletal remains appeared to be of a man.

Officials said the medical examiner’s office would have to determine the cause of death.

This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.